If you are employed by your local authority, their pay policy will explain how to apply.

Teachers who have moved schools

If you are on the upper pay scale and have recently moved schools, you may have to reapply for the upper pay scale. Your new school may accept the previous school’s assessment, or they may want to assess you against their own criteria.

If your new school does place you on the upper pay range, they don’t have to match your previous salary.

Eligibility for upper pay range

You can decide whether or not you wish to apply to be paid on the upper pay range.

Schools maintained by the local authority

All qualified classroom teachers at maintained schools can apply for the upper pay range.

Teachers on statutory induction can also apply.

Teachers employed by a local authority

You can apply for the upper pay scale if you are an unattached teacher (employed by a local authority, but not attached to a particular school.)

Schools not maintained by the local authority

Non-maintained schools don’t have to follow the same rules as maintained schools about teachers’ pay.

If you work at a non-maintained school, including academies and free schools, you should discuss your eligibility and the application process with your school.

Supply teachers from private agencies

Private agencies, like other private employers, don’t have to follow the rules in the STPCD.

If you work for a private agency, you should discuss your eligibility and the application process with them.

Criteria for the upper pay range

There are 2 conditions you must meet to be paid on the upper pay range: